Tax Hike Triggers Californians’ Protest Tone
Growing numbers of California taxpayers lash out as April 15 nears over Reagan backed 1967 income tax increase part of a $1 billion package. Letters to the governor and lawmakers decry higher rates and a revamped levy structure that shifts tax burden to middle incomes. Some remain supportive or neutral about the plan.
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Senate Unit Okays Bill to Aid Needy Students
In Sacramento the Senate Finance Committee approved a three year UPSD A program to fund 500 college scholarships for needy students for fiscal 1969 70. The cost is estimated at 400 000 to 500 000 and would be included in the next year's budget. Governor Reagan who vetoed similar measures last year expressed sympathy but no cost commitment. The program would be run by the state scholarship and loan commission as an addition to existing student aid.
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Lame-Duck Appointment Ban Offered in California
Democratic Assemblyman Jack R. Fenton of Montebello introduced a constitutional amendment to bar outgoing governors from appointing judges in the final days of a term. The measure would apply to lame duck governors whether or not they sought another term and would require voter approval.
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UPS
Jack R. Fenton
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